Abstract
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) has found widespread use in the treatment of head and neck cancers. This technology allows for conformal dose distributions around a tumor target while a rapid dose fall-off spares surrounding critical structures. The properties of IMRT are particularly suited for treating head and neck cancers due to the close proximity of dose-limiting normal tissues allowing for potential dose escalation. Further studies are ongoing to investigate long-term clinical outcomes and toxicity.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 691-696 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Surgical Oncology |
Volume | 97 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 15 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- External beam radiation
- Head and neck cancer
- Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)